Growing Up Black Part 2
stories from the stage

In America, growing up Black means so many things: cultural bonds, a struggle for visibility, and all too often, unearned judgement. Tonight, storytellers share their experiences of growing up black in the US. Valerie Tutson teaches her students about Africa greatest explorer Abubakari II; U-Meleni Mhlaba-Adebo takes her son to a protest of George Floyd's death; and Harold Cox shows how fear of the police affects his everyday life. Hosted by Theresa Okokon.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 40 seconds

Episode Number: 409

About Stories from the Stage:

Explore the art of storytelling through interviews with the storytellers talking about their craft, their on-stage performances, and comments and stories from the audience.

Theresa Okokon and Wes Hazard host, introducing each episode's theme.


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Thu, May 2 8:30 P.M. Life Is A Laugh     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 3 5:30 A.M. Life Is A Laugh     NH World (11.3)
Fri, May 3 11:30 A.M. Life Is A Laugh     NH World (11.3)
Fri, May 3 2:30 P.M. Life Is A Laugh     NH World (11.3)
Sun, May 5 10:30 A.M. Life Is A Laugh     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, May 6 9:30 P.M. Belonging     NH World (11.3)
Tue, May 7 2:30 A.M. Belonging     NH World (11.3)
Tue, May 7 10:30 A.M. Belonging     NH World (11.3)
Thu, May 9 8:30 P.M. Belonging     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 10 5:30 A.M. Belonging     NH World (11.3)
Fri, May 10 11:30 A.M. Belonging     NH World (11.3)
Fri, May 10 2:30 P.M. Belonging     NH World (11.3)
Sun, May 12 10:30 A.M. Belonging     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, May 13 9:30 P.M. Body and Soul     NH World (11.3)
Tue, May 14 2:30 A.M. Body and Soul     NH World (11.3)
Tue, May 14 10:30 A.M. Body and Soul     NH World (11.3)


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